A premises licence can only be transferred to a party who would be in a position to use the premises for licensable activities authorised by the premises licence.
An application to transfer a premises licence should be made with the consent of the existing licence holder, unless the applicant can demonstrate:
- that they have taken all reasonable steps to obtain consent
- that, if the applicant wishes the transfer to have immediate effect, they would be in a position to use the premises during the fourteen day consultation period for the licensable activity or activities authorised by the premises licence
Application and guidance notes
Guidance notes are available via the online application form:
Apply for the transfer of a premises licence
Attachments required
The following document is required to be uploaded as part of the online application:
- document which demonstrates entitlement to work in the UK (for individuals only).
Fee
The fee for a transfer application is £23 which you are required to pay online (via a debit or credit card) at the time of submission.
Processing and timescales
This consultation period with Norfolk Constabulary (and in addition, for any individual applicant/s, the Home Office) is fourteen days from receipt of a valid application.
If no representations are received the application will be granted.
If an objection is received, a hearing will be held to determine the application.
